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Crispy Oysters

Crispy Oysters

Soak oysters in buttermilk & hot sauce. Mix potato flakes, onion & garlic powder, paprika, cayenne. Coat oysters in mix; fry until crisp.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine English
Servings 3 people
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 bowl
  • 1 heavy bottom pot

Ingredients
  

  • 12 0 ysters shucked shell reserved
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon tabasco
  • 1 cup potato flakes
  • 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cup semolina flour
  • 1 lb firm ricotta cheese
  • 3 whole eggs
  • ¾ tablespoon onion powder
  • ¾ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne

Instructions
 

  • In bowl, soak oysters in buttermilk and hot sauce for 15 minutes.
  • Combine potato flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne.
  • In heavy bottom pot, heat enough oil to come half way up sides of pot to 375℉. Drain oysters and toss in potato flakes. Fry oysters until crisp, drain on paper towels.

Video

Notes

One of the recipes taught during the Saybrook Point Inn and Spa’s New England Foodie Weekend
Keyword Oysters